Full time, continuing role based in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Ballarat or Canberra

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Faculty of Education and Arts hosts the National School of Education, the National School of Arts, the LaSalle Academy and three vibrant, multidisciplinary research institutes: the Learning Sciences Institute of Australia, the Institute for Religion, Politics and Society, and the Institute for Social Justice.

The National School of Education Is the largest provider of Teacher Education in Australia with a national focus and infrastructure across seven campuses in five states. It has rich contextual knowledge of different jurisdictions and their varying requirement s and the capacity to deliver to talented, diverse and dispersed student cohorts through connectivity to educational partners and networks both nationally and internationally.

As Associate Professor, Religious Education you will:

have a solid grounding in Religious Education

be a highly productive researcher of national/international standing

have an excellent track record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in religious education.

advance the standing of the Faculty by providing a contribution to academic administration, research, curriculum development, program coordination

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

the ability to meet the requirements of membership into the La Salle Academy for Faith Formation and Religious Education (see position description)

teaching experience in higher education

leadership in pre-service teacher education and postgraduate programs in the area of religious education

experience in original research/scholarship evidenced by achievements such as publications and research attracting external funding.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description here Assoc Prof, Religious Education PD.pdf. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

General enquiries can be directed to Professor Elizabeth Labone, National Head of School of Education, on (02) 9701 4130 or Elizabeth.Labone@acu.edu.au.

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